Every year, the Capital Gazette staff surveys the local landscape and offers advice on buying gifts that have a local feel to them. Happy holidays!

1) For the Irishman (or woman!)

Eggnog is a holiday drink made of milk, sugar, eggs and an alcohol of choice. A divisive drink, most Annapolitans can agree on the tastiness of its Irish cousin.

Galway Bay on Maryland Avenue has its famous Irish Eggnog back in stock. The holiday drink combines Irish cream, whiskey, hints of nutmeg and vanilla and the mastery of Terra cream liqueur producers in County Cavan, outside of Dublin.

“The Here. A pop-up holiday shop,” will be hitting Annapolis between Nov. 24 and Dec. 16. Run by roving fashionistas Amy Altenburg and Ellen Lunay, the boutique features local fashion, home decor and gifts and pops up around the city a few times a year.

This year’s “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” holiday pop-up will feature a book signing by author local Katie Yackley Moore and offer a free gift to the first 100 customers.

The pop-up will feature an assortment of ornaments crafted by local artists. Perfect for stocking stuffers or gift swaps, the ornaments range from a bottle-cap crab to sea-shells to Navy emblems. $15 — $25. 443-676-8729. hereapopupshop.com

4. For the thespian

Local theaters are deep in preparation for the 2019 season, so why not snag a couple of seats to support local artists?

The Compass Rose theater will be performing Red, the story of Mark Rothko, the abstract painter known for his work exploring the depth of color. The show runs Jan. 11 to Feb. 10 and tickets are $41 for adults, $25 for students and $36 for seniors. 410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org

A Christmas Carol: Colonial Players holiday favorite returns this season, now in its third decade. Based on Charles Dickens’ classic. Tickets went on sale Nov. 17, and sell out quickly. $10. Dec. 6-Dec. 16, Thursdays through Sunday. thecolonialplayers.org

The Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre has already announced its 2019 season, starting off with Crazy For You, a new take on the 1930 musical Crazy Girl. Songs for a New World and Mama Mia! will fill out the season. 410-268-9212. summergarden.com/

Season tickets are available starting Nov. 15 and cost $66.

5. For the historian

Spend the holiday with William and Mary Paca, one of 1770’s it-couples. William, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Mary, from a prominent Maryland family, will welcome you into their home and update you on current events — that pesky Stamp Act and the arduous British poll tax.

The Dec. 15 open house is a little early, but for the history lover, this walk through historic Annapolis sites is sure to stir early holiday cheer.

$10 General Admission; $5 Children; Free for Children under 2; Free for HA Members and Volunteers.

6. For something a little spicy

The Annapolis Tea and Spice Exchange on Main Street has an incredible selection of salts, sugars and exotic spices that would make any home chef’s mouth water.

In time for the holidays, the store is offering a variety of seasonal gift boxes featuring grinder essentials and hot cocoa gift set. 410-280-2088. spiceandtea.com

7. For the style icon

Wrabyn, an upscale boutique on Annapolis Street, offers the fashion-foward a chance to choose from the latest runway styles from right here in Annapolis. From sleek velvet blazers to tastefully distressed jeans, Wrabyn has everything needed for the perfect look.

Yes, you may have Kardashian tastes. On the other hand, you aren’t exactly working with a Yeezy-sized budget this year. First, don’t despair. Money isn’t everything. And, more importantly, you don’t have to go into debt just to impress. That’s because the luxe-for-less trend is still going strong. That means basic budgets don’t mean basic gifts. Still, you have to know how to separate the chic from the shoddy. We’re here to help. This year, you have great options to wow with your impeccable taste (if not limitless bank account).

And the boutique offers personalized shopping and styling services, starting from $150 per hour. Its stylists can help you pare down your closet — keeping what looks good and consigning what needs a new home — help you shop for new looks, style a weekend getaway or formal event and personalize a look-book tailored to your tastes.

For something on a budget, Wrabyn offers jewelry, home items and even cocktail kits to help you hit all the right style notes. The mulled wine infusion kit offers six mulling packets to spice up whatever holiday wine comes your way. $30 410-267-0757. wrabyn.com/

8. For someone who needs to relaaaxxx

Everyone needs a chance to relax. New Leaf Massage is the opportunity. New Leaf massage therapy services range from hot stone to prenatal to a full two-hour massage.

Art Farm on West Street offers curated collection classes for the creative. Whether you’re shopping for an expert artist or a newbie, its multitude of diverse events will have something for everyone with the art bug.

Upcoming events this season include a holiday photography class, nude drawing night and tapestry weaving workshop.

There’s nothing quite like cozying up to a good book after a holiday meal or on a winter day. A number of local authors have put out books, both fiction and non-fiction, in time for the winter season.

Trying to please the under-10 set can be a puzzle for parents, whose kids either seem to have everything or want everything. How do you choose something that won’t be collecting dust in the toy bin by New Year’s Day? Thanks to creative gift subscription boxes, technology-geared toys and goopy slime concoctions, there are plenty of choices to please kids and parents alike. Here are 10 ideas that that be sure to entertain your little ones and maybe help them learn something along the way.

James Haas, an Annapolis-area writer, has published a World War I tale, To Honor Fallen Heroes, which tells the story of a tiny enclave in Queens, New York, in the years before, during and after the Great War. Available online as eBook and paperback at https://store.bookbaby.com/book/To-Honor-Fallen-Heroes.

A band of Arundel-on-the-Bay residents banded together to tell the history of their community. The authors spent five years researching their small community’s rich history and produced a full color, illustrated chronicle. Available online or at local bookstores, including Old Fox Books.

Rob Hiaasen, a beloved editor at the Capital Gazette who was killed earlier this year, worked on his novel for years. Published posthumously, Float Plan tells the story of Will Larkin and Parker Cool, Annapolis residents who find their way through life and loss. The novel is available online and at local bookstores, including Old Fox Books.

11. For the cyclist

Sorry, it’s been a rough year.

If your favorite cyclist has a bit of the winter blues, a membership to one of the area clubs might cheer them up. Bike AAA members support the local cyclist community and bike-friendly causes around the city and county.

Key School, an exclusive private school in Annapolis, is at the center of a newly released report that details a history of alleged sexual abuse that went unchecked between the 1970s and early 1990s. The report concluded 10 adults in authority positions engaged in sexual misconduct or inappropriate relationships with at least 16 former students.

Key School, an exclusive private school in Annapolis, is at the center of a newly released report that details a history of alleged sexual abuse that went unchecked between the 1970s and early 1990s. The report concluded 10 adults in authority positions engaged in sexual misconduct or inappropriate relationships with at least 16 former students.

Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action on Gun Violence held a joint press conference at the Maryland House of Delegates Office Building with delegates, survivors and activists to promote gun control legislation this session.

Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action on Gun Violence held a joint press conference at the Maryland House of Delegates Office Building with delegates, survivors and activists to promote gun control legislation this session.